Yuri Ya Latypov

Prof/Dr Yuri Latypov has received his PhD in Geology, Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Novosibirsk.. University during the period of 1976; Dr.Biol.Sci, Paleontological Institute, Moscowduring the period of 1989. Currently, he is working as: Senior Research Fellow in A.V. Zhirmunsky Institute of Marine Biology. He has successfully completed his/her Administrative responsibilities as Vice Director Far East State Biosphere Marine Reserve, Vladivostok, 2007His/her research has included Fossil and recent corals(naxonomy, scpecies composition, distribution, coral reefs) Based on this research and fellowship training he has received several awards and honors, such as: Russian National Premium “Underwater World” He is serving as an editorial member of several reputed journals like ANC, AJCC, JBBD & expert Reviewers for journals like, Journal of Biodiversity, Bioprospecting and Development, International Journal of Marine Science, American Journal of Climate Chang,Physical Science International Journal. He /have authored more 150 research articles/ and 15 books. He/ is An active member The New York Academy of Sciences, 1995; An active member Russian Academy of Ecology, 1996